US0011 over Lake Pontchartrain
PoorPosted for loadOrleans Parish, Louisiana · .01 MI North of I-10 · Structure no. 023600180200001
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 24,922 ft
- 702 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,912
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0011 over Lake Pontchartrain is a steel movable - bascule carrying US0011 over Lake Pontchartrain in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,912 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,303 by 2041. The structure is 24,922 ft (7,596.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0011 over Lake Pontchartrain built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0011 over Lake Pontchartrain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US0011 over Lake Pontchartrain carry?
About 3,912 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US0011 over Lake Pontchartrain?
The structure is 24,922 ft (7,596.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US0011 over Lake Pontchartrain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.